7 Amendments of Bernd LANGE related to 2012/2103(INI)
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments; Uhighlights the core aims of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and calls for such a policy approach to be pursued beyond 2020; underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU’s energy security and economic competitiveness through measures such as the diversification of supply routes and sources, and energy efficiency;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises, building on the contents of the Energy Roadmap 2050, that early policy clarification on a post-2020 approach is very important; calls on the Commission – taking into account the results of the renewable energy strategy impact assessment and experience with the climate and energy package – to assess the social, environmental and economic advantages of a post-2020 target for renewables and to conduct a thorough study of interaction between the various relevant policy instruments on the basis of continued pursuit of the Europe 2020 strategy and the EU climate protection targets for 2050;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new) (after subheading 'The role of specific energy sources')
Paragraph 18 c (new) (after subheading 'The role of specific energy sources')
18c. Emphasises that nuclear energy is a component of the energy mix that is on the way out, and that, for as long as nuclear power stations continue to exist, the highest European safety standards shall be applied, stress tests shall be carried out in all Member States and nuclear reactors shall be withdrawn from the network accordingly;
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that unconventional gas has a role to play in the future EU energy mix, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the developments surrounding unconventional gas into account when formulating future energy outlook scenarios; before supplies of unconventional gas begin to be tapped, however, a comprehensive risk and impact assessment shall be carried out in order to examine thoroughly the impact on the environment and to clarify all outstanding issues in this regard;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new) (after subheading 'Global challenges in the field of energy')
Paragraph 23 b (new) (after subheading 'Global challenges in the field of energy')
23b. Stresses that future Union foreign policy in the energy field must be shaped collectively in order to prevent any action that would conflict with EU rules on the single market in energy, and to strengthen the negotiating position of individual Member States vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recognises that the ETS is the principal – though not the only – instrument for reducing industrial emissions and promoting investment in low carbon technologies; notes that further improvement of the ETS is necessary or else it will be replaced by alternative measures; notes that any changes to the ETS would require a careful assessment of the impact on electricity prices and on the competitiveness of energy-intensive industries; calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the development of innovative technological solutions by European industries;
Amendment 519 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Emphasises that a stable long-term framework for the promotion of renewable energy sources is crucial to the reduction of investors’ capital costs; supports the simplification of investor access to financing for renewable energy projects, and proposes that the EIB should contribute more to the financing of renewables, that national green investment banks should be set up, that consideration should be given to innovative financial instruments as a means of financing renewables, and that access to institutions, such as pension funds, with long-term obligations, should be enhanced and simplified;